biography

Edward Benavides

Chief of Staff

Career

Mr. Benavides was appointed Chief of Staff in August 2010. In this position, he has oversight of the Office of the City Council, Tricentennial Office, Office of Sustainability and provides executive level support to the Office of the City Manager.

Prior to his appointment, Mr. Benavides worked in the Parks and Recreation Department as Assistant Director. In his capacity, he had oversight of maintenance and operations, park projects and planning, tree mitigation, volunteer services and City cemeteries within the Parks department. Before his appointment as Assistant Director, Mr. Benavides served as Executive Assistant to the City Manager where he provided professional support to the City Manager, for four years. He also supervised the Council Action Team, the City Council Agenda process and the administrative activities of the Office of City Council.

In 2004, Mr. Benavides was a participant in the Management Assistant program within the City Manager's Office. As Management Assistant, he was responsible for monitoring budgets, performance measurements, City Council and citizen inquiries. Prior to coming to the City Manager's Office, Mr. Benavides worked in the Department of Community Initiatives as a Management Analyst. Mr. Benavides has been employed with the City of San Antonio since 2002.

He is a native of San Antonio, Texas.

Education

Master of Arts - Our Lady of the Lake University
Bachelor of Arts - University of the Incarnate Word